First wheeling tips
08-25-2009, 08:52 PM
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Things I learned the first time we took 'er out.
-gotta be moving very slow to get into 4-lo. Generally I find a small hill, stop, put it in neutral, slowly let off the break and gently pull on the TC lever until it just slips in.
-If you're climbing any hill use 4-lo. I used 4-hi and climbed up the hilly trail and I got the dreaded "hot oil" alarm. 4-lo is a great thing.
-Watch the water, my first time out we hit a 2' deep water hole and shorted out the radiator fan. Take it easy in the water.
-A stock JK is very capable, get 'er dirty and enjoy!
-gotta be moving very slow to get into 4-lo. Generally I find a small hill, stop, put it in neutral, slowly let off the break and gently pull on the TC lever until it just slips in.
-If you're climbing any hill use 4-lo. I used 4-hi and climbed up the hilly trail and I got the dreaded "hot oil" alarm. 4-lo is a great thing.
-Watch the water, my first time out we hit a 2' deep water hole and shorted out the radiator fan. Take it easy in the water.
-A stock JK is very capable, get 'er dirty and enjoy!
08-26-2009, 03:05 PM
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Thanks for the info. I am use to wheelin' with carbs and cast iron t-cases, this is new to me. I'll be gentle on him and bust on the Blazer ( it's got a rev 44 front, 60 rear both locked and 35's waiting for it in the shop ) because it's traveling on the trailer. Anyone thought of using a d44 front cover on the rear? They are alot thicker than rear covers.
08-26-2009, 04:02 PM
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I will be taking my JK X out for the first time on Labor Day weekend. We are heading to Gulches OHV park in Laurin SC. I want to try it stock before I start making mods. My daughter and wife are taking her S-10 Blazer which I have modified with a V8, chopped top with full cage and winch in case I get stuck. I am going to stick to easy to medium difficult trails. I don't want to tear it up and want to know what I should watch out for. I am sure some of you have wheeled yours stock and could give me a few pointers. This is the first time I have wheeled a vehical that I am making payments on and am a little nervous. I have been wheeling for about thirty years and it's always been beaters. Thanks for any advice you could give me.
I hope to make it to the East coast JK meet in October.
I hope to make it to the East coast JK meet in October.
I didnt air down at all and the sway bar was connected. Skip (the guy that runs it) told me to keep it in 4Lo the entire time.
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08-26-2009, 09:34 PM
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x2 Your jeep is very capable. I wheeled the hell out of my stock rubi with very little problems, just watch out for that evap canister and bring a good tow strap. have fun
11-05-2009, 02:04 PM
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in did it my x
I went in july of this year in my stock x and did some crazy trails with those crappy wrangler tires. you should be fine they have trail guides that show what you can do and cant.